An Island Bay woman will rub shoulders with some of the world’s biggest
celebrities at an Oscar’s event later this month.
Mother-of-two Sophie Howard had no idea when she started her ‘Higher
Tea’ company out of her living room four-months-ago, she would be
selected to showcase her boutique tea at a pre-Oscar gifting suite later
this month.
Sophie is one of just 40 people who have been selected to present their
products to 200 celebrities at the star studded event, which will take place
prior to the 88th Academy Awards ceremony.
Over the course of the five hour event, each celebrity will visit each of the
stands and sample products on offer with an assistant, she said.
Continued on page 2

The New Zealand Blood Service is appealing for the community to head along
and donate blood at a local drive next week.
Next Thursday, a blood drive will be held
at the ASB Centre in Kilbirnie and the New
Zealand Blood Service are hoping for at
least 60 donors to attend on the day.
Nicola Binns from the New Zealand Blood
Service said this was the first time there had
been a blood drive in Kilbirnie for more
than 10 years.
She said this was because there had not

Sophie Howard will showcase her boutique tea at a special pre-Academy
Awards event in Los Angeles later this month.

Nicola Binns with an apheresis machine which is used for plasma donations.

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been enough support at previous drives
held in the area.
“We are hoping that with all the extra business in the area now, it will be a success.”
The blood drive was organised after local
business owner, Terry Binding from Nailed
It, approached them, Nicola said.
“Terry has delivered flyers to all Kilbirnie
businesses and has been a great support. But
we still really need support from all local
businesses in Miramar and surrounding
suburbs.”

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will change to a $1 fare for one
thrilled that it’s going ahead
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Continued from page 1
Nicola said blood donors were very
special. Continued from page 1
This
yearneed
the more
Academy
Awards
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always
donors.
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sparked
controversy,
with
some
rently only four per cent of the eligible
celebrities
expressing
frustration
over
population donates blood.
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lack
of
diversity
across
this
year’s
“If you are part of the 96 per cent curnominations.
rently
sat on the fence thinking about it,
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this
mind
will be
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jump
offinand
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teas
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people’s lives and makeand
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She
said the
urge to stay
at home
with
up for
plasma
donations,
Nicola
said.
her
two
children
motivated
her
to
start
This year 240 people have donated
up herhowever
own business
as a service
side project.
plasma,
the blood
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this
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Sunday, February 14
Hundreds of people gathered at last year’s festival to watch the popular Blessing of the Boats ceremony.

Island Bay set to
celebrate festival
By Nikki Papatsoumas

The 32nd annual Island Bay
Festival will kick off this Saturday.
Joe Bleakley, from the Island
Bay Enhancement Trust, which
manages the festival, said this
year’s festival which runs for
eight days would wow crowds
from the seaside suburb and all
across the capital.
Festivities begin on Saturday,
with the Festival Parade, which
will make its way up The Parade from 2.30pm.

“This is really a celebration
of all things Island Bay. Ideally everyone from Island Bay
should be represented,” Joe
said.
Once the parade reaches Shorland Park, this year’s Variety
Show will kick off at 3pm.
“This is our opportunity to
invite Wellington to come and
enjoy this little jewel in the
town.”
Earlier that morning there
will also be ‘Yard Sales on
the Parade’, which will give
residents and businesses along

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discovered in
Newtown flat

the coastal community’s main
drag an opportunity to host a
yard sale.
On Sunday, things heat up,
as the festival’s most popular
event, the ‘Day in the Bay’ kicks
off at 10am.
The weather is set to be shining, with MetService predicting
a high of 20C with northerly
winds.
“Day in the Bay is not a local
day,” Joe said. “It’s Wellington
coming and having fun at the
beach.”
While revellers enjoy market

Police investigations are continuing into the unexplained
death of a woman in Newtown.
Police discovered the body of
31-year-old Rosemary Dey last
Tuesday evening, at a flat on
Constable St in Newtown.
Detective Senior Sergeant,
Warwick McKee, said following
the discovery, a post mortem
examination was carried out,
however, results were “incon-

and food stalls on offer a number of bands will play from
Shorland Park’s band rotunda,
including The Warratahs, Glass
Vaults and Ned Worboys.
Festival events are then set
to continue through next week
including the popular Ribble
Street Downhill Derby, Teddy
Bear Picnic and a selection of
films from Nga Taonga Sound
and Vision.
The festival will end next
Sunday, February 21.
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to islandbayfestival.org.nz

clusive”.
“Further analysis will be undertaken. At this stage the death still
remains as unexplained,” he said.
“Police are supporting the
family and friends of Ms Dey
through these tough times.”
Meanwhile police asked that
any members of the public with
any information contact them on
381 2000, or through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

12.30pm – 2pm: Teddy Bears Picnic,
free, Shorland Park
As part of the Island Bay Festival,
from February 13 to 21, Empire
Cinema in Island Bay will be
offering $10 tickets to all sessions
before 4pm (weekends included).

inbrief news
Competition winners
Congratulations to Diana Roy and Chris
Tovey, who have each won a double
pass to next weekend’s Wellington Wine
and Food Festival. Thanks to all those
who entered.

Big Dig
The Rotary Club of Courtenay Place’s
Big Dig Treasure Hunt will take place
on Sunday, February 28 at Freyberg
Beach. Cost is $5 per entry. There
will also be a barbecue, icecream,
candyfloss, face painting and other
activities on offer.

School pool a summer success
By Nikki Papatsoumas

said the pool had always been easily
maintained until they ran in to “major
problems” about six-years-ago.
“We discovered a crack in the bottom of
the pool and the plumbing for an upgrade
of the toilets in the changing room came
with a bill of $20,000.”
Mike said after being denied money from
Wellington City Council’s now defunct
School Pool Partnership Fund, the Board
of Trustees had to decide whether it was
worthwhile investing money on the pool.

Students at Kilbirnie School are lucky
enough to have access to their very own
school pool during the warmer summer
months after receiving funds from the
Wellington City Council.
The Kilbirnie School pool was built in
1945 and ever since has been well-utilised
by the school and its neighbouring community.
School principal Mike McGimpsey

Gun Salute
The Royal New Zealand Navy and
the New Zealand Army each fired a
21-gun salute last Saturday at midday.
HMNZS Canterbury fired a gun salute
observing the 176th anniversary of
the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi
in Waitangi.
The New Zealand Army’s gun salute at
Point Jerningham, Wellington, marked
the 64th anniversary of the accession
of Queen Elizabeth II.

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“We as a board were going out to the community explaining the situation… and that
an option was closing the pool.”
He said after consulting with the community, a team of parents worked together
to raise much needed money, to ensure the
pool stayed open.
Money raised meant they were able to put
a liner in the pool and purchase a heat pump
which now keeps the water at a bearable
26C.
Last year, the school also learned they
would be allocated a share of $500,000 from
the Wellington City Council, which was set
aside as part of the council’s long term plan.
He said this has helped cement the future
of the school’s pool for years to come, and
meant school students were able to learn
water safety skills from a young age.
Trained instructors from Aquazone swim
school teach the junior students each week,
while senior students visit Wellington
Regional Aquatic Centre, Mike said.
Mike said the pool was now maintained
by the school’s caregiver and a dedicated
Kilbirnie School Pool Committee of parents
who managed the pool on a rostered basis.
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secured.
“This is because we thought we may
have to move it back. But it has now been
replaced with a much firmer foundation.
“It is on a concrete foundation and has a
steel pin going up into the statue.”
She said the statue had also been cracked
and while the council had done its best
to repair the crack, it was still visible on
the Moai.
Moai are the traditional sculptures of the
Easter Islands.
Lyall Bay’s very own Moai statue was a
gift from Chile to represent the friendship
between Chile and New Zealand.

An iconic sculpture has been re-installed
in Lyall Bay, after it toppled last year.
Last December, the 3.2 tonne Moai
sculpture, in Dorrie Leslie Park on Lyall
Bay’s coast, came down. At the time many
locals expressed their concern that the
statue tumbled due to vandalism.
Wellington City Councillor Sarah Free
said the council remained unsure as to
whether the statue had been vandalised,
or knocked down by accident.
“We wouldn’t like to think people were
[pulling it down] on purpose. I’m hopeful
it was just something unintended.”
She said because the coast line where
the Moai sculpture stands was “badly
eroding” the statue had not been firmly

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private sewerage laterals where they
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council approval to take over ownership and responsibility for the portion

of wastewater service pipes (laterals)
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year where some property owners
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and, in cases, unaffordable costs”
faced when they have to repair laterals
under roads and, in some cases, incur
traffic management fees.

Kilmarnock Heights Home residents and volunteers donate blankets and baked goods
to the Wellington SPCA.

Berhampore elders help
homeless animals
Residents of Kilmarnock Heights Home
in Berhampore are helping to keep SPCA
animals snuggly and warm at night, by
donating 30 knitted blankets.
Last week residents from the Enliven
home took a trip to the SPCA in Newtown
to gift the blankets, along with a basket of
homemade biscuits to help with the SPCA’s
open day on Waitangi Day.
Kilmarnock Heights Home recreation
team leader Annelize Steyn says the
connection with the SPCA is now a long
standing one.
“It’s tradition now. When the SPCA has
an open day residents knit blankets and
donate them to the animals there,” Annelize explains.
“We have a knitting group which was
started by a resident and they enjoy having
projects, like knitting blankets for the puppies. The SPCA appreciates the donations
and the residents feel good about giving
back to their community.”
One of the SPCA caregivers accepted

the blankets in the car park because some
of the residents have mobility issues. She
also brought a puppy out with her, which
the Kilmarnock Heights Home elders took
turns to hold.
Annelize says the home has established a
great relationship with the SPCA over the
years, and SPCA volunteers visit Kilmarnock Heights Home about three times a
week accompanied by a few furry friends.
“They bring different animals each time
and the residents absolutely love it. Having contact with animals and people on a
regular basis is very important.”
Kilmarnock Heights Home is operated by
Enliven, part of the not-for-profit organisation Presbyterian Support Central, and
provides rest home and respite care as well
as a popular day guest programme. PBA
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An elder-centred community
Kilmarnock Heights Home is special;
it’s more than just a rest home. As
well as providing daily living support
we ensure residents have choice and
control in their lives. We take every
opportunity to bring companionship,
fun and meaningful activity into the
lives of elders.
Family and friends
Kilmarnock Heights Home is like one
big family. Residents are encouraged
to invite their loved ones to visit at any
time; there’s no set visiting hours. And,
for the children - we have a fully stocked
toy box to keep them entertained!

Pets welcome
We believe pets can be both calming
and energising. So, we welcome
animals at our home. If you have a pet
that’s part of your family, ask us about
moving to Kilmarnock Heights Home
with them.
The social life
At Kilmarnock Heights Home we
support residents to continue doing
the things they love in a way that’s
right for them. The busy social calendar
and stimulating recreation programme
certainly make for a vibrant and
engaging atmosphere.

Put it in your diary, on your calendar and stick it
on the fridge. A Day in the Bay, this Sunday from
10am* to 5pm (free entry). One of the coolest
and friendliest events that’s part of the Island Bay
Festival - you won’t want to miss it.
It’s a full on fun day out with friends and family,
with something for everyone. Whether you’re a
small or a big kid, whooping it up on the rides
and playing games, enjoying great coffee, something scrumptious from the food court, checking
out the different market stalls - you won’t be
disappointed. Take the bus (No.1) or park nearby
(we’ve got people to show you where). And bring
some cash, although there’ll be EFTPOS in the
park.
Take some time out to relax or jiggle about at
one of our two stages where we’ve got an awesome line up of bands for you: Glass Vaults, The
Warratahs, Richter City Rebels, Ned Worboys, plus

heaps more.
And that’s not all. Enter the ever-popular early
morning swim from Te Tapu Ranga Island (meet
up on the beach at the Jetty by 8:30am to register
- get wet and wild and maybe even win a prize).
Then at 2:30pm watch the “Blessing of the Boats”
- unique to Island Bay it’s a special scene as they
circle the Island before being blessed by local
clergy.
Check in regularly at www.islandbayfestival.org.
nz for more about A Day in the Bay and the Island
Bay Festival 2016 - we’re also posting on facebook
and twitter. See what’s on before and after: the
awesome Parade & Variety Show (Sat 13 Feb) with
morning Yard Sales, and Ribble Street Races the
following weekend (Sat 20 Feb) - you’ll want to
get in on the competitions, build yourself a cool
kart and get ready to race.
See you there.

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Thursday February 11, 2016

Singing star’s talent nurtured
By Nikki Papatsoumas

A local singing star has been
awarded a special scholarship to help
her work on her craft.
Twelve-year-old Rachel Katoa has
been taking keyboard lessons with
Sonia’s Musikgarten for the last
four years.
Founder of Sonia’s Musikgarten,
Sonia Markholm, said she heard
Rachel sing for the first time last
year at a funding concert and was
immediately “blown away”.
“Her singing voice blew me away.
It was obvious to me that she’s a
natural born singer and that her gift
needed to be nurtured.
“This was the first time I have heard
her do a solo, it was beautiful. She
was singing like an angel.”
Sonia said as it was not financially
viable for the South Wellington Intermediate School student’s family
to send her to singing lessons, she
decided to help out best she could.
“My father had just passed away, so

I decided to use some of the money
he’s given me to set up an annual
scholarship,” Sonia said.
At the Musikgarten Keyboard
Presentation late last year, Rachel
was named as the first recipient
of the Graham Markholm Music
Scholarship, worth $2000.
Money from the scholarship will
go towards singing lessons, which
Rachel began this week.
“When I heard her singing I thought
this has to be nurtured you can’t
ignore a gift like that,” Sonia said.
“She’s got something special –
she’s got the X Factor.”
Rachel, who is head girl at her
school this year, said she was “excited” to take up singing lessons as
she had never done them before.
Rachel said she now hopes to
continue singing in the future.
“I would like to audition for X
Factor,” she said.
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Wellington’s top food vendors will be serving up hot
eats while the region’s finest
wineries and craft breweries
will offer icy cold tipples at
this month’s Wellington Wine
and Food Festival.
The festival, in its second
year, gives guests the chance
to dine on cuisine from
around the world including
Indian, African, Argentinean
and Southern American.
Organiser Damien Hochberg said the menus have been
designed with street food in
mind, allowing attendees to
sample a range of different
foods.
“We’ve avoided a sitdown

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restaurant style of dining, as
we want people to be tasting
and trying as much as they
can.
“Some dishes will be able
to be shared, too, like sliders
coming in a portion of two.”
The Bresolin, La Boca Loca,
Crab Shack and El Matador
are among the food vendors
this year.
Wines from the Wellington
region as well as Marlborough
will be on offer including
Gladstone, Ohau and Tiki.
The fine wines will be complemented with Tuatara, Funk
Estate and Good George
breweries.
The event, on at Waitangi

Park on February 19 and 20,
is held over three sessions:
Friday night, Saturday afternoon, and Saturday night.
Hochberg said the early-bird
tickets, which have been on
sale since November, went
quickly with some sessions
already close to selling out.
“Saturday afternoon has
proven particularly popular - people love having an
afternoon session with mates
in the sun.
“But the two evening events
are also tracking well and will
have a real party atmosphere.”

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Thursday February 11, 2016

Open Days

Sat 13 & Sun 14 Feb,
10am - 3pm
We warmly invite you to our open days
this weekend.
You’ll have the opportunity to view our showhomes
and our village centre with its resort-style facilities.
Whether it be playing cards, keeping ﬁt in our
Triple A exercise programme, or taking a dip in our
indoor pool, there’s never a dull moment.
Rita Angus provides a full range of options; from
independent and assisted living, to resthome and
hospital care.

Zephyrometer
moving freely
The Evans Bay Zephyrometer
sculpture, which was blowing low
in very high winds last month, has
been repaired and is moving freely
again.
Wellington City Council’s public
arts project officer, Victoria Bennett, said additional weights were
added to the counter balance of the
Zephyrometer’s needle.
As well as this its stoppers had
been improved, she said.
“The needle’s stoppers had to
be repaired because of the extra
impact caused by the balance not

being correct.
“We also added an extra 300kgs
counter-balance – made from
zinc coated steel triangle plates.
“These adjustments will now stop
it bending low over the road in high
winds.”
Artist Phil Price made the Zephyrometer, which was installed in
2003 as part of the Wellington
Meridian Energy Wind Sculpture
Walk.
This is the second time in recent
months that the Zephyrometer has
had to be repaired. In 2014 the

iconic sculpture had to be replaced,
after it was struck by lightning.

Are you pleased to
see the Zephyrometer
repaired? Send us an
email – news@wsn.co.nz

The Zephyrometer is moving freely
again, after undergoing repairs.

Dry weather takes toll
on water supply
Wellington Water is calling for householders to be water
smart as the run of dry weather has led to a dramatic jump
in water consumption. Water demand last week for Lower
Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Wellington hit 168 million
litres – much higher than the same time the previous week.
Residents are reminded to follow ‘odds and evens’ gardening watering restrictions. Even numbered street addresses
should water their gardens on even days of the month and
odd numbered street addresses on odd days of the month.

It is hot and busy but I
come from Nelson so it is a
bit cooler here. I leave the
windows open at night.

The heat is good because
Wellington is so windy,
but I drink a lot of water to
stay cool.

I have a pool at home so
I try to swim every day.

It’s nice, we usually
complain it is too cold. I go
to the beach or outdoor
pools.

Aggy Setefano-Pue –
Newtown
It has been a bit too
hot for the past three
weeks so I try to stay
inside until it cools
down in the afternoon.

Innovative partnership proposed
A local councillor says a
proposed partnership with
Wellington Rugby would allow
the Wellington City Council
to better deliver their social
agenda.
Earlier this month, Wellington Rugby announced plans
for an “innovative” partnership
with the council and presented
their idea to the community,
sport and recreation committee, chaired by Wellington City
Councillor Paul Eagle.
Paul said the partnership
would help promote council’s
community programmes that
rejuvenate neighbourhoods like
Strathmore, eradicate graffiti,

help prevent homelessness and
deliver a smokefree Wellington.
“The council cannot solve
our social challenges alone.
We need to re-think how we
connect with those people who
need our support most – this
is an innovative way to reach
disadvantaged groups.”
While some critics have
called for council to stick
to their knitting, Paul said
tackling social issues is core
council business.
He said there was also a misunderstanding that what was
being proposed amounts to the
sponsorship of a professional
rugby team.

“This is not a sponsorship.
Not one cent of ratepayer’s
money will go towards Wellington Rugby’s professional
team, the Wellington Lions.”
Paul said the proposal could
include having the highly
popular Absolutely Positively
Wellington logo on the jersey
of five of Wellington Rugby’s
amateur representative sides,
including the women’s team
Wellington Pride and men’s
team known as Wellington
Lions.
“The logo on the jersey would
also provide a vehicle to promote the partnership – with
any money generated going

directly back into community
programmes, not to the professional game.”
As part of the partnership,
council would have access to
Wellington Rugby’s marketing
resources in addition to a number of well-known and influential rugby players including
11,000 players, administrators
and volunteers from the eight
clubs based in the Wellington
City Council boundary area,
Paul said.
“We have a choice. We can
do what we’re currently doing
and find ourselves in the same
situation in three years’ time, or
we can do something different

hangi meals for people visiting
this tournament, especially those
from overseas. It must be possible
for food trucks or tents etc to be
installed in the concourse area at
the Sevens entrance, and what an

experience that would be for the
crowd.
I did hear on the radio recently
that Nelson had done something similar for a rugby event
they had organised, so if Nelson

and resolve these issues faster.
“Ratepayers are constantly
worried by begging, tagging
and neighbourhoods feeling
unsafe.”
Paul said an amount being
sought as part of the proposal
was yet to be decided on.
“It’s important that this proposal is open for ratepayers
to scrutinise, it’s above board
and there’s no secrecy. It will
be presented for debate with
every other councillor initiative
and voted on.”
The proposal will be submitted to council as part of determining its annual activities
from July 1 this year.

LETTERS to the editor
A hangi for the crowd
Dear Ed, I was fortunate enough
to attend the concert at Waitangi
Park on Saturday in Wellington,
as publicised in the Cook Strait
News. And wasn't the weather the
icing on the cake! As I devoured

a hangi meal, sitting at a table in
the thoughtfully-provided tent, I
wondered why the organisers of
the Wellington Sevens Tournament never think of inviting
local hangi groups to provide

Cycling and the cycleway petition

Unethical survey?
Dear Ed, The survey on
the Island Bay cycleway being circulated by the Island
Bay Residents Association
doesn't meet the most basic
standards of ethical survey design. The idea that
the majority should decide
sounds democratic but not
when it comes in the middle
of a politically fueled frenzy
of misleading information
and emotion. The survey
also sets a dangerous prec-

could do it, surely Wellington
could look further afield than
chips and hamburgers!
Christine Swift
Island Bay

edent. Will the residents of
Lyall Bay be allowed the
final decision on the runway extension? Will future
decisions on the location of
social housing be solely at
the mercy of the predjudices
of local communities? Some
residents of Island Bay need
to be reminded that they
are not their own territorial
authority.
P Jones
Newtown

Dear Ed, Yesterday I was asked
if I would sign a petition against
the cycle way. The main argument was that it was dangerous,
specifically the risk to cyclists
of collision when a passenger
door was opened in a parked car. I
was not convinced. A friend’s son
was killed when he collided with
a car door, which was opened on

Fabulous
Photo

the driver’s side, another ended
up paraplegic for the same reason.
Logically, the risks for a cyclist
venturing out on the road (with
or without a painted strip) are far
greater, including being hit by a
moving car. Are our roads (that
we all contribute to financially)
there for the people, all of us, to
share, whether walking, cycling,

Dear Ed, I love Mark Coote's
fabulous photos of Wellington's
Pasifika festival, in Cook Strait
News. It was a lovely day to

or just for cars? Hopefully a safer
option for cycling, in a designated
cycleway, may help reduce the
hundreds of parents that clog up
our roads and also assist with
parents picking up and dropping
kids at school.
Suzi Penny (abridged)
Wellington

share with our guest from Hungary. We'll be back next year.
Patrick Morgan
Newtown

11

Thursday February 11, 2016

Busy month
for local
community
centre

Warm welcome
to Hataitai parish
By Nikki Papatsoumas

By Nikki Papatsoumas

it is we are about in a really beautiful
way,” he said.
“I love Wellington I always wanted to
live back here and my wife always wanted
to be here as well.”
Reverend Winn was involved in seeing
the church community open the doors to
its $2 million centre in 2013.
Reverend Arcus said he had big shoes
to fill in his new role as Vicar.
“I have just inherited all this hard work
and I get to enjoy this amazing centre
and offices.
“It is such a huge thing and I just feel so
lucky to be able to come in and step in at
the end of that.
“I feel a responsibility to do something
significant.”
 For more information about All Saints
Church in Hataitai, head to the Church’s
facebook page.

There is a friendly new face at All Saints
Church in Hataitai – Reverend Ben Arcus
has recently been appointed Vicar of the
Hataitai and Kilbirnie parish.
Reverend Arcus replaced Reverend
Simon Winn, who was appointed Canon
Precentor at the Wellington Cathedral of
St Paul earlier this year.
Reverend Arcus was installed as Vicar
at a service in December after leaving
his previous role as School Chaplain at
Rathkeale College in Masterton.
He moved to Wellington with his wife,
two daughters and son.
“It is daunting in many ways I never
thought I would be back again, but I am
passionate about seeing the church reshape itself so that it is really accessible to
the community and we can present what

Things are busier than ever this
month at the Strathmore Park Community Centre.
Project coordinator for the community centre, Lisa Matthews, said the
centre was offering a range of activities
and events throughout February, which
were sure to appeal to a broad range
of people.
A compost workshop would be held
on Saturday, February 20 from 10am
to 11.30am.
The workshop would teach locals
how to turn kitchen and garden waste
in nutrient rich food for the garden,
Lisa said.
As well as this, Geeks on Wheels
would be on hand to provide free tech
advice on Monday, February 22 from
7.30pm at the community centre.
“We also have free legal advice coming twice a month and a budget service
running from the community centre.
It’s all go for 2016.
“Come and get to know your community centre and take advantage of the
range of services that are on offer. We
are also really interested in running
things for the community so please get
in touch if you have any ideas.
“Hopefully, the community will find
these upcoming events useful.”
Last year, it was announced that the
Wellington City Council was hoping
to hand the management of the centre
back to the community.
Lisa said they have since had “eight
incredibly enthusiastic and passionate
people” come forward and volunteer
their time to be part of a working
group.
“They will be going out to the community soon to talk about the Kaupapa
of the organisation. Their work shows
people are still passionate about their
communities.”
 For more information, head to the
Strathmore Park Community Centre
Facebook page.

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Many hay fever sufferers also have other
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food allergies - because of their over-active
immune systems.
The good news is that hay fever symptoms
sometimes can be prevented and, usually,
can be well-controlled.
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Corticosteroid nasal sprays take a few days
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Who hasn’t suffered from indigestion
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it with food or drink, or when rushing
meals? These are very common conditions
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• Pregnancy
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these things. If the medicines you take
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Remember to take your medicines with
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activity – at least 30 minutes most days;
losing weight if you are overweight (see the
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Local swimmers earn spots
in national swim squad
Two Wellington girls have just earned
places in a coveted national junior swim
squad.
Thirteen-year-old Sophie Irving from Island Bay and 11-year-old Tamrah Titcombe
from Lyall Bay won their age groups at
last Sunday’s Capital Classic swim held in
Wellington, which was the third event in
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Their wins in the 200m OceanKids event
have secured the two talented swimmers a
place each in the Jetstar Super Swim Squad,
which means they will travel to Auckland
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some top name elite swimmers and coaches
in April.
Throughout the season, each event will
give six children the opportunity to earn a
place in the 36 member squad.
Sophie has been a regular at the New
Zealand Ocean Swim Series for several
years and has participated in a variety of
swimming distances, including the 3.3km
option. However, this will be her first time
participating in the camp.
“I'm excited. I’m looking forward to
improving my swimming, having fun and
making new friends,” she said.
Sophie took the plunge alongside her
younger brother Harrison and cheering both
of them on at the sidelines were family and
friends, with her grandparents also coming
down to watch the Capital Classic for the
first time.
Another cheer squad at the swim was
Tamrah’s, she was supported by her mum
and dad and family and friends from her
swimming and surf life saving clubs.

Two Wellington girls are among those to earn places in a coveted national junior swim squad. PHOTO CREDIT: Simon Watts

It will be Tamrah’s fourth time attending
the camp, as she has won her age group
every year she has participated in the
series.
Her mum, Hirata said she was thrilled at
Tamrah’s success and was well aware of
the benefits of the coaching from experts
like Ricks Wells and the other elite swim-

Sportsinbrief
Waitangi Day a “win” for Wellington
Last Saturday’s cricket one day
international, where Australia won,
creating a series tie between New
Zealand and Australia, was a win
for Wellington’s economy on a
busy Waitangi weekend.
Wellington City Council’s Chair of
Economic Development and Arts,
Jo Coughlan, said many cricket
fans were not only here to see the
game but experience Wellington
on the holiday weekend.
“Unfortunately, while the match
didn’t go the Black Caps way, attendance wise, the match was one
of the bigger one’s the Black Caps
have seen in Wellington – outside
of a Cricket World Cup match – in
years, with many cricket fans from
outside the region taking advan-

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more into Wellington’s economy.
“[This] weekend’s test at the Basin
Reserve between the Black Caps
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sell-out. The Chinese New Year
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taking place over the weekend, at
the TSB Arena and Shed 6.
“Then we have the New Zealand
Festival beginning in late February. This festival will pump tens of
millions of dollars into the city over
the month it’s on.
The 2014 New Zealand Festival
brought $70 million into Wellington’s economy.”

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and using correct technique, is so cool.
“That is another reason why Tamrah
was motivated to win a place in the Jetstar
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